'IT'S SO BIG.'

You know when something seems like a funny idea at the time, then three years pass and you’re looking at your leg and thinking to yourself, “wow, that is absolutely Ed Sheeran’s name I have permanently scrawled on my flesh”.

Ironically, given his unfortunate numbers fail, Ed is currently gearing up for the release of his third mathematically-titled album, ‘÷’ (pronounced ‘Divide’), which will be available from Friday (3 March).

In recent times, Ed’s own tattooist, Kevin Paul, has been forced to stick up for his ink-work, specifically the giant lion on his chest, which divided fans when he unveiled it in 2015.